Yes. I almost passed out from anxiety today. Usually if I use the word SAFE it calms me down but I got sick on top of everything else and it overwhelmed me. I also have to take zoloft to help me. Whatever you do though is try not to isolate yourself...that makes it worse a lot of times. Hugs and warm wishes to you.

Anti depressants take some time to work by Xanax is pretty quick acting. Doesn't take much to really help while you're struggling. You may want to look into this. Good luck.

I dont know that Ive had panic or anxiety attacks, but I do get anxiety to the point I have a hard time breathing and my heart starts beating really fast. When that happens I do deep breathing techniques until I start feeling better. As for stopping the thoughts, I try to say STOP or NO in my head as the thought starts. It works sometime, but not all the time.

Maybe one of these may help you. Hugs

Thanks everyone. I have some Ativan, but am hesitant to use it unless I really need to. I did end up using it last night - once I was calm I realized the thoughts were just not reality, but it sure feels that way in the midst of a panic attack.

Yes I have had the same problems as you, I tend to find that the anxiety builds up over time and then sort of explodes on me. In those moments I also take something (diazepam).
Be gentle with yourself, do some exercise, go to a sauna or something, read books and take your meds if it gets too much. As you know, it seems like your world is ending at the time, but then you get better and wonder how it was that you felt like that in the first place. You can get through this :)
Hugs

Thanks Mark. I was struggling to keep the panic at bay when I just now checked in on this site and saw your message - really helped to calm and put things in perspective. Thanks.